Hegseth responds as rumours of 2028 presidential run spark derision

While US president Donald Trump continues to cause concern by repeatedly entertaining the idea of an unconstitutional third presidential term, potential Republican successors for 2028 are also making headlines, with the latest rumours and speculation surrounding the Fox News host turned defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

NBC News reported that US defense secretary Pete Hegseth discussed a possible White House bid with close associates.

Hegseth reportedly sees himself as appealing to US President Donald Trump's MAGA voter base through similar attributes to the president, NBC reported.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run in 2028, sources told NBC News. Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have floated the idea of a presidential run for the past few months, believing he has some of the same attributes that have made Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement, two people famili